Pedestal Hydrant

ABSTRACT

A fluid delivering hydrant providing a valve actuated assembly with enclosing shroud and water resistive doom handle assembly to protect the assembly from exposure to the weather while preventing entry of rainwater into a building structure upon the roof of which the device has been installed.

BACKGROUND—CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is entitled to the benefit of Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 60/294,174, filed May 29, 2001.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This Invention is in the field of actuating fluid delivery devices.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of construction and especially instances relating to theplumbing trade, it is common to install a means to provide a source ofpotable water on a flat roof. The purpose of this source, often a waterhydrant is so to permit maintenance personal to utilize the waterextracted from the hydrant to hose down or wash equipment mounted uponthe roof's surface. Such equipment would include roof top airconditioners and exhaust fans that periodically require cleaning inorder to assure efficient operation, void of dust and other wind blowndebris.

Typically, the installer of a water hydrant would devise a means toprevent rainwater from entering the building through a roof penetrationused to source the hydrant. Figure “A”, figure “B”, and figure “C” isillustrations of such devices. Figure “A” shows a freeze resistanthydrant housed within a sheet metal hooded enclosure. The hoodedenclosure receives loose insulation around the insulated piping toprevent freezing. The hood is intended to prevent rainwater frompenetrating the enclosure. The entire apparatus is flashed to the roofto prevent leakage at its perimeter.

Figure “B” is a simple hose bibb type of hydrant that penetrates througha flashing or pitch-pan that is sealed to attempt rainwater fromentering the building through the penetration. Figure “C” shows the useof a common frost-proof post hydrant mounted atop a roofline with thepenetration at the roof sealed at a pitch-pan.

All described means are common in the construction industry with variousmodifications as to height of placement of the hydrant above the roof ordesign of the enclosure or means to prevent rain water from entering thebuilding. Unfortunately, all depend too strongly on the lack of humanerror in their installation to assure satisfactory performance. Toillustrate, as shown in Figure “A”, since the enclosure is formed andfitted typically by a trade, the skills and craftsmanship or lack ofskills of the installing trade weighs heavily upon the successfulinstallation. If the enclosure is poorly made, fitted or sealed, thenthere is a risk of leakage. If the loose installation is not properlyinstalled, then there is the risk of pipe freezing during colderweather.

In figure “C”, the watertight seal at the pitch pan is subject todisruption by the mere fact that the post hydrant extends well above theroofline. During usage, it will become easy to pull and then push thepost about creating potential sources of leakage. Similarly, the hydrantin figure “B” may to succumb to like disruptions of the seal at thepitch pan. Also, since this form of hydrant has no frost resistivefeatures, it is more prone to freeze during colder weather.

SUMMARY

The invention is a assembled fluid delivery device that permits theutilization of water for the purpose of cleaning roof mounted equipmentand that additionally prevents potential leakage of rainwater into thebuilding while providing for freeze protection for the assembly. Thedevice has a conventional valve assembly and utilizes conventionalpiping and fitting. The pedestal however is enclosed within a solidshroud. The shroud is made of stainless steel tubing to preventdeterioration of the pedestal from weathering. A layer of an insulationmaterial surrounds the piping and valve assembly to prevent freezing.

A dome handle sets atop the pedestal. This dome serves two purposes.First, it permits ease in the opening and the closing of the hydrant.Second, it serves as a watershed thus preventing rainwater and the suchfrom entering the shroud. The invented pedestal hydrant when placed on aflat roof surface will provide adequate means for a user to obtain thefresh water often needed in the maintenance operations associated withthe cleaning of roof mounted equipment such as air conditioning units.The shroud prevents rusting and other affects of the weather. Theinsulation prevents freezing. The dome prevents rainwater from enteringthe shroud and thus the building structure below.

A stainless steel base, having a continuous welded seam at theconnection point to the shroud, enables roofing materials to sealwatertight the pedestal to the roof surface. A reinforcing flange whichis inserted onto the lower portion of the pedestal hydrant secures thepedestal to the roof structure. Conventional piping fittings are used toallow the installer to provide water supply and drain piping to thepedestal hydrant.

OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES

Accordingly, several objects and advantages of my invention are:

-   -   A. The assembly is convenient for the installer to mount atop a        roof surface.    -   B. The connection fittings located at its base provide for ease        in connections of water supply and drain.    -   C. The stainless steel shroud provides for a freeze resistant        housing with pipe insulation placed about the piping within.    -   D. The flange permits ease in the “flashing-in” of the hydrant        assembly to the roof membrane.    -   E. The lower flange enables the device to be securely affixed to        the structural members of the roof.    -   F. The doomed handle provides for actuation of the hydrant while        preventing rainwater from penetrating the enclosure.

DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an overall view of the pedestal hydrant with primarycomponents.

FIG. 2 is a cutaway view of the pedestal hydrant

FIG. 3-FIG. 3 c are detail drawings of the dome handle

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the pedestal hydrant.

FIG. 5-FIG. 5 c are detail drawings of the under-deck flange.

FIG. 6 demonstrates how the under-deck flange slips over the stainlessshroud.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the pedestal hydrant upon complete installationon a roof.

FIG. 8-FIG. 8 c are detail drawings of various components of thepedestal hydrant.

FIG. 9-FIG. 9 d are drawings showing an alternate freeze-proof valveassembly.

FIG. 10-FIG. 10 b are drawings showing this alternate assemblyincorporated into the invention.

FIG. 11 shows another embodiment utilized for an additional use.

NUMERALS

1 Stainless Steel Shroud

2 Stainless Steel Base

3 Threaded Angle Globe Valve

4 Hose Fitting Vacuum Breaker

5 Dome Handle

6 Threaded Nipple

7 Threaded Tee

8 Continuous Welded Seam

9 Under-Deck Flange

10 Under-Deck Cylinder

11 Hex-head Set Screw

12 Threaded Hex Nut

13 Wing-nut Set Screw

14 Stirrup

15 Socket Set Screw

16 Stem Securing Nut

17 Snap-in Cover

18 Finger Grips

19 Reinforcing Ridges

20 Stem Insertion Cavity

21 Stem Securing Nut Cup

22 Round Hole

23 Weathering-Guard Recess

24 Bend Line

25 Weld Seam Point

26 Round Hole

27 Cylinder Hole

28 Tack-weld Seam

29 MIP x Hose Adapter

30 Weathering-Guard Gasket

31 Stirrup Collar

32 Stirrup Braces

33 Pipe Elbow Fitting

34 Pipe Fitting Adapters

35 Water Supply Piping

36 Drain Piping

37 Roofing Material

38 Roofing Insulation

39 Roof Decking

40 Steel Angle Framing

41 Pipe Plug Fitting

42 Pipe Insulation

43 Tapped Holes

44 Piston Cylinder

45 Piston Threads

46 O-Ring

47 Retaining Washer

48 Valve Stem

49 Retaining bushing

50 Valve Body

51 Insert Groove

52 Retaining Flanges

53 Drain Port

54 Valve Seat

55 Valve Plunger

56 Valve Guide Rod

57 Rod Coupling

58 Gasket

59 Threaded Tee

60 Threaded Bushing

61 Steel reinforcing bar

62 Steel anchoring bar

63 Anchoring concrete

64 Concrete walkway

65 Wave Washer

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an isometric view of the pedestal hydrant detailing theexposed components. Stainless steel shroud 1 encases Threaded angleglobe valve 3. This valve is of common construction, having both femalethreaded inlet and outlet. Hose fitting vacuum breaker 4 extends throughthe shroud from the valve through a round hole in the shroud. Domehandle 5 appears loose on the drawing.

Stainless steel base is secured to shroud 1 by applying continuouswelded seam 8 around the perimeter of the shroud. At the lower extremeof the pedestal hydrant is viewed threaded nipple 6 and threaded tee 7.These components and their use are explained in future drawings.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view of that shown in FIG. 1. Valve 3 is shownfull view. Threaded nipple 6 is an extended length galvanized platedsteel nipple that originates by the turning of the nipple threads intothose of the female inlet threads of valve 3 and extending downwardbeyond the full length of shroud 1. Nipple 6 is secured in place atstirrup 14 by means of the tightening of socket set screws 15 againstthe surface of the nipple. Nipple 6 terminates at threaded tee 7.

The circular arrow in the figure illustrations the turning motion ofdome handle 5 when attached to valve 3. As is the case with moststandard and conventional valves, turning the stem clock-wise will closethe valve while turning the handle in reverse or counter clockwise willopen the valve.

FIG. 3 is a side view of dome handle 5. The view demonstrates theseveral finger grips 18 the are located around the surface of thehandle. The handle is constructed of cast aluminum or any of many typesof durable products.

FIG. 3 a is a top view of the handle. Again, finger grips 18 areillustrated. Stem securing nut cup 21 and round hole 22 are viewed inthis figure. This cup provides a cavity whereby a threaded nut may restin order to secure the dome handle to the stem of the valve.

FIG. 3 b is a view of the under side of dome handle 5. In this view,several reinforcing ridges 19 are shown extending away from steminsertion cavity 20. Once again, finger grips 18 are revealed.

FIG. 3 c is a sectional view of dome handle 5. In this view, steminsertion cavity 20 is more clearly illustrated. This cavity is ofcompatible size and shape to permit the stem of the stem of valve 3 torest within securely. Round hole 22 is of sufficient diameter to permitthe threaded portion of this same stem to pass through and extend intothe area of cup 21. Again, the finger grips are illustrated. Weatheringguard recess 23 is shown also. This recess that extends around the fullinterior perimeter of the dome will permit the dome handle to set snuglyover the shroud when the globe valve is in the closed position. Furtherexplanation of the use of this recess follows.

FIG. 4 is sectional view of the top extremities of the pedestal hydrant.In this view, dome handle 5 is shown fully positioned onto the stem ofglobe valve 3. The stem fits into stem insertion cavity 20 with thethreads passing through round hole 22, and into stem securing nut cup21. Stem securing nut 16 that is a locking type threaded nut is thenturned or threaded onto the stem, thus securing the dome handle onto thevalve stem. The use of wave washer 65 provides added compressiondistance for the stem to seat within the valve opposed by thecompression of weathering-guard gasket 30 within dome handle 5 seatedagainst stainless steel shroud 1.

This figure further illustrates how weathering-guard recess 23 fitsaround the shroud. The addition of weathering-guard gasket 30 assures apositive watertight seal when the valve is in the closed position, thuspreventing rainwater from entering the interior cavity of the shroud.

MIP x Hose adapter, (“Male iron pipe”), 29 is inserted into the outletof valve 3. Gasket 58 is placed around the outlet side of adapter 29prior to its insertion through a hole in shroud 1. Once inserted throughthe hole, hose fitting vacuum breaker 4 is affixed to adapter 29. Thisis accomplished by the threading of this vacuum breaker onto the malethreads of the adapter. Having gasket 58 positioned on the inside of theshroud ensures a watertight seal at this penetration. Threaded nipple 6is illustrated in the inserted position at the inlet to valve 3.

FIG. 5 details the components of under-deck flange 9. Threaded hex nuts12 are positioned around the exterior perimeter of this flange. Thesenuts are welded into place directly over round hole 26. Bend lines 24are at each side of this flange. Welded seam points 25 are at eachcorner of the bent portion of this flange.

Under-deck cylinder 10 is attached to flange 9 with tack-weld seam 28.This cylinder is round in design and of sufficient size to permit thefully assembled flange 9 to fit around the shroud of the pedestalhydrant. Threaded hex nuts 12 are positioned and then welded along thelower section of this cylinder.

FIG. 5 a illustrates the shape of under-deck flange 9 prior to formingand welding. Cylinder hole 27 appears in the center of the flange. Roundholes 26 appear along each side. Bend points 24 are indicated at eachside. The under-deck cylinder is positioned around this cylinder holeand then tack-welded in several spots to secure it to the flange.

FIG. 5 b illustrates how a round piece of sheet metal is roller in orderto form the cylinder. Weld seam point 25 is at the point of connectionof the two ends of the cylinder. Round holes 26 appear at the bottom ofthe cylinder. The before mentioned threaded hex nuts are welded to thiscylinder directly over these holes.

FIG. 5 c illustrates how before mentioned threaded hex nuts 23 indrawing 5 are welded to under-deck flange 9 directly over round holes26.

FIG. 6 illustrates the assembly onto the pedestal hydrant shroudassembled of the fully assembled under-deck flange. Under-deck cylinder10 slips over shroud 1 from the bottom. The cylinder has hex-head screwsinserted for later fastening into the threaded hex nuts located at thebottom of the cylinder. Wing nut set screws 13 are inserted from theinner side of the under-deck flange into threaded hex nuts 12 that werewelded along the outer surface of the flange.

Threaded nipple 6 and threaded tee 7 are illustrated so as todemonstrate that these components will while in place pass through thecylinder to be later connected to water source once installation of thepedestal hydrant is complete. Also disclosed in the figure is snap-incover 17. This plastic cover is snapped into place by applying handpressure and conceals stem securing nut 16 which rests with stemsecuring nut cup 21.

FIG. 7 illustrates a complete assembled and installed pedestal hydrant.In this view, the hydrant is positioned atop roof insulation 38.Stainless steel base 2 rests firmly on this insulation material. Roofingmaterial 37 is applied to the adjoining surface thus making a watertightjoint between the base and the roof surface. The method of applying thisroofing material is any of several commonly known conventional methods.

Once in position, under-deck flange 9 is slipped up and then around theshroud of the hydrant from below the roof surface. The flange is fittedsecurely against roof decking 39. A steel angle framing 40, which is ofconventional and common design, has been added at the roof deck. Theflange is fitted securely under this framing and secured in place bytightening wing nut set screws against this framing.

Once the flange is secured, hex-head screws 11 are tightened againstshroud 1. In these manors, the pedestal hydrant is positively attachedto the roofing structure, thus preventing unexpected disruption of thehydrant.

Once the pedestal hydrant is firmly in place, water supply connection ismade at threaded tee 7. Pipe fitting adapter 34 is inserted into theopen threads at the inlet of the tee. Water supply piping 35 is thenextended from a water source to the hydrant. Drain piping 36 is attachedto tee 7 at its outlet branch. Adapter 34 and pipe elbow fitting 33 areused to illustrate common methods of making this connection. It iscommon in the piping trade to furnish supply valves to turn OFF suchappliances as the pedestal hydrant. Such methods are consideredappropriate in the supply piping of the invented pedestal hydrant. Theuse of the threaded tee is intended for dual purposes. First, if agalvanized threaded nipple is used for nipple 6, then it is oftenconsidered in the industries to require a fitting to provide separationfrom dissimilar metals. A brass fitting is utilized for threaded tee 7to comply with this standard. Secondly, though insulation is installedaround the valve and piping assembly of the pedestal hydrant, it may befrom time to time advantageous to drain the piping in order to preventpotential freeze damage to the components. Threaded tee 7 enables theconnection of draining piping for such purpose as illustrated in thisfigure.

FIG. 8 illustrates the placement of pipe insulation 42 around thethreaded pipe 6 and within shroud 1. In this illustration, a two-pieceinsulation material is utilized. Though not directly shown, thisinsulation material is extended to include valve 3 and the entirethreaded nipple exposed to cold weather conditions.

FIG. 8 a illustrates a variation in assembly of the supply piping tothreaded tee 7 whereby drain piping is omitted and pipe fitting plug 41is inserted into the branch outlet of the tee.

FIG. 8 b shows the construction of stirrup 14. Stirrup braces 32 thatare made of rounded steel rod are affixed to stirrup collar 31. Thecollar is a round cylinder tube of sufficient diameter to permitthreaded nipple 6 to smoothly but not loosely pass through its center.Taped holes 43 are positioned along the lower portion of the collar.Socket set screws are inserted into each taped hole 43.

FIG. 8 c illustrates how threaded nipple 6 is secured to stirrup 14.This stirrup, during assembly of the pedestal shroud, is welded to thebottom of the shroud at termination points of each of the stirrup braces32. Socket set screws 15 are tightened against threaded nipple 6, thussecuring the nipple and attached valve assembly in place.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF ALTERNATIVE EMBODIMENTS

FIGS. 9 thru 9 d are drawings of components of an alternated style of aconventional valve assemble that would be utilized in the assembly ofthe Pedestal Hydrant in such cases where cold weather conditionsdictated that added precautions should be emphasized. Brief explanationof this common style of valve assembly is made in order to illustrate tothe reader how this style of valves is incorporated into the design ofthe Pedestal Hydrant. A common term for this style is “freeze-proof”.FIG. 9 is a drawing of piston cylinder 44, O-ring 46 and retainingwasher 47. Also illustrated is the sectional of the cylinder disclosinginterior piston threads 45. The reader will note a round shaftillustrated along the side surface of this cylinder.

FIG. 9 a discloses valve stem 48. The stem has normal coarse threads atits top. These threads will accept the stem securing nut during assemblyof the hydrant. Two insert grooves 51 are positioned along the linearsurface of this round valve stem. Threads typical to valve stems appearat the bottom of this stem. During assembly of the hydrant, O-ring 46and retaining washer 47 will be inserted into these grooves.

FIG. 9 b is a side and then sectional view of valve body 50. Drain port53 appears at one side of this round in shape valve body. Valve seat 54is located at the inner base of this body. The sectional view disclosesstandard female pipe threads within the body and directly below thevalve seat. FIG. 9 c represents several views of retaining bushing 49.The top view is of the bushing's side, disclosing a hexagon shaped upperportion that is used to secure the busing by using a standard wrench.Standard threads appear along the bottom of the bushing. The next viewis the top view of this bushing. The top has a relatively flat surface.The remaining view is a bottom view. Here, the reader can see that thebase of the bushing is round. A round hole passes through the axis ofthe bushing from top to bottom. This hole is without threads or otherobstructions and is of sufficient size to permit a snug fit when thevalve stem 48 is inserted from the bottom with O-ring 46 in place in thetop insert groove 51.

FIG. 9 d is again of valve body 50. The two views are at left, top; andat right, bottom. Valve seat 54 appears in the top view in the center ofthe body. Also visible are retaining flanges 52. Their purpose isexplained in further figures. The bottom view represents that the bottomof this valve body is rounded. Moving to FIGS. 10 and 10 a, it will beexplained to the reader how this common valve assemble functions in theassembled Pedestal Hydrant. Beginning in FIG. 10, it is discovered thatvalve stem 48 has been inserted from the bottom into retaining bushing49. Retaining washer 47 has been slipped onto the stem. This washer willprevent the stem from being extracted from the top of the assembledvalve. The threaded lower portion of the stem is inserted into pistoncylinder 44. Through the round shaft in the cylinder, the engagement ofthe male stem threads onto the cylinder female threads is visible. Thereader will discover that both of these threads appear to be reversethreads and are of matching style and size. A conventional threaded rodcoupling 57 is threaded onto the lower outer threads that appear at thebase of the cylinder. Valve guide rod 56, having conventional threads ateither end, is attached to rod coupling 57.

Now by viewing FIG. 10 a, the view of the lower portion of the valveassemble is shown. In this sectional view, valve plunger 55 is attachedto valve guide rod 56. The figure illustrates the assembled valve in theclosed position.

FIG. 10 b discloses the Pedestal Hydrant fully assembled. A briefdescription of the operation and function of this described conventionalstyle of “freeze-proof” valve follows:

As shown in FIG. 10 b, Threaded nipple 6, of a larger diameter of thatused in the preferred embodiment of the invention, spans the distancebetween the valve body 50 and threaded tee 59. The valve stem assemblycomprising of valve stem 48 and retaining bushing 49; as well as notviewed piston cylinder 44, O-ring 46, retaining washer 47, rod coupling57, valve guide rod 56, and valve plunger 55 is inserted into thethreaded tee from atop and extending to the valve body at the base. Thebushing is tightened securely into place in the end outlet of thethreaded tee.

When operating the Pedestal Hydrant, the user would turn dome handle 5counter-clockwise to open the valve and permit the flow of water.Because of the reverse threads on both the valve stem and valvecylinder, the shaft and thereby valve plunger are drawn upwardspermitting water to enter the chamber that is created within thethreaded nipple and between the valve body and upper tee with bushing.The round shaft in the valve cylinder enables water to easily flow outthe side outlet of the threaded tee.

A threaded bushing 60 is inserted into this outlet to throttle down theflow. The same assembly as shown in FIG. 4 is utilized to provide hosethreads at the exterior of shroud 1. Hose fitting vacuum breaker 4appears on the outer surface while MIP x hose adapter 29 and gasket 58remains concealed within the interior. In this FIG. 10 b, stem securingnut 16 appears above a not yet attached dome handle 5.

Once the user closes the valve by turning the handle clock-wise, thevalve stem assemble with plunger are driven down against the valve stem,thus ceasing the flow of water. Drain port 53 which was obstructedduring the open state of the valve now becomes unobstructed, thuspermitting the draining of all water that remains after the valve hasbeen closed. The before mentioned retaining flanges 52 hold the valveplunger away from the sides of the interior of the valve body thuspermitting water to pass along its sides.

The only significant difference between this “freeze-proof” valveassembly and any of many typical styles of a conventional “freeze-proof”valve assemble is in the use of a threaded tee to comprise the upperportion of the completely assembled valve. In this alternate embodimentof the Pedestal hydrant, because the valve assembly appears within aconfined enclosure or shroud, it becomes necessary to extend the outletside of the valve to beyond the surface of the shroud. Typical “freezeproof” valves would be fitted with a hose fitting body rather than athreaded tee.

FIG. 11 details another use for the Pedestal Hydrant. In this figure,all components are as indicated in the preferred embodiment. Thisembodiment is used when placing the hydrant in either landscape or othertraffic areas. In this use, the portion of the hydrant that wouldtypically appear below the roofline will be positioned below the groundsurface. The reader will observe that the under-deck flange has beenomitted and under-deck cylinder 10 has been modified. Steel anchoringbars 62, four—(4) total are securely welded in place at each side of thecylinder. As illustrated, the Pedestal Hydrant has been placed within aconcrete walkway 64 that has steel reinforcing bar. Then, prior tobackfill of the dirt material, Anchoring concrete 63 also having steelreinforcing bars 61 is poured into place at the ends of each steelanchoring bar.

Water supply piping 35 is connected below ground to the inlet ofthreaded tee 7. Drain piping 36 may be either extended to a more remotelocation or omitted in its entirety. The technique to secure threadednipple 6 to the hydrant is also utilized in this embodiment. Socket wingnuts 15 are tightened at stirrup 14 against the threaded nipple.

CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE OF THE INVENTION

Thus the reader will see that the invented pedestal hydrant provides apractical method to deliver water efficiently for the described intendedpurpose by the activation of the hydrant assembly while providing for asecurely affixed, weather resistive housing.

Although the description contains many specifications, these should notbe construed as limiting the scope of the invention but as merelyproviding illustrations of the presently preferred embodiment of theinvention. The many uses of the invention should not be limited by theexample of use here in described. Thus the scope of the invention shouldbe determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, ratherthan by the example given.

1. A fluid delivery valve actuated devise assembly comprising: a. aactuation assembly, b. a protective shroud, c. a fluid delivery means,d. a freeze resistive member, e. a leak inhibiting-actuating member, f.a support affixing member. Whereby said assembly will permit theoperation of said actuation assembly within said protective shroud, thuspermitting delivery of a fluid through said delivery means, furtherbarring weather related liquids from penetrating its surface.
 2. Theactuation assembly of claim 1 whereby said assembly is a conventionalvalve assembly.
 3. The protective shroud of claim 1 whereby said shroudcomprises a: a. a section of stainless steel round tubing having aportion thereof positioned above a flashing and the remainder below, b.a sheet of stainless metal whereby said metal is affixed to said shroudto form a flat surfaced flashing member, c. a welded seam at theconnection of the two, whereby said shroud with flashing permits theassembly to be weather resistively affixed to a building's roof surface.4. The fluid delivery means of claim 1 whereby said means is compatiblethreaded pipe and fittings.
 5. The freeze resistive member of claim 1whereby said member is pre-formed pipe insulation.
 6. The leakinhibiting-actuating member of claim 1 whereby said inhibitor-actuatoris a freely turning doom handle comprising: a. A cast from metalreinforced doom having a smooth, rounded upper surface, with a voidcavity whereby smooth upper surface permits liquids that fall onto thesurface to drain by gravity from the surface, and whereby cavity allowsfor said doom to fit around shroud of claim 2, thus affixing toactuation assembly of claim
 3. b. the means to grasp by hand the domefor the purpose of its turning, c. a means to affix said doom to saidactuation assembly, d. a means to prevent the penetration of liquidsbetween said doom and said protective shroud, being a recess within andencompassing the inner perimeter of the cavity of doom and an affixedgasket material whereby when said doom is actuated to the closedposition, said gasket provides for a barrier between the recess of thedoom and the top surface of the shroud.
 7. The support affixing memberof claim 1 whereby said affixing member is a flange assembly constructedof metal and attachment hardware, whereby said support affixing memberwhen placed securely onto lower section of said protective shroud andfastened to a common structural support will make for a secured assemblyof the device.
 8. The support affixing member of claim 1 whereby saidaffixing member is a securing cylinder comprising a cylinder, anchoringroods, securing hardware, whereby said cylinder is affixed to lowerportion of said shroud with securing hardware, having anchoring rodspositioned about outer surface, thus permitting said rods to be securedby means of an embedding substance.